- Our list of the best things to do in Orleans, Massachusetts, features the top 269 nearby activities — including 150 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Orleans, MA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, and Water Activities.
- The results below include the top 19 things to do within the city of Orleans, MA , followed by 250 popular activities in nearby cities, including Hyannis, Provincetown, Barnstable, Brewster, Wellfleet, Chatham, Dennis, Eastham, Harwich, Truro, South Yarmouth, Harwich Port, West Yarmouth, Dennis Port and Sandwich
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Art's Dune Tours is a family-owned and operated company which offers guided tours of the many dunes that line the Cape Cod National Seashore and the Atlantic Coast of Provincetown.
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High Pole Hill Road, Provincetown, MA 02657
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The Pilgrim Monument in Provincetown is the largest granite structure in the country which was erected during early 20th-century in memory of the Pilgrim settlers. At the base of the monument is the Provincetown Museum wich features a variety of artifacts about local history.
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The Provincetown Library is a public library which houses an extensive collection of books and resources for education and research. The central attraction of the library is the scale replica of a sailing ship on the second floor.
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84 votes
460 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657
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Considered to be the most attended art museum on Cape Cod, the Provincetown Art Association & Museum. The permanent collections include just over 2,500 items, and the institute conducts roughly 40 exhibitions every year.
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Experience Cape Cod whale watching and fishing with SeaSalt Charters, where seasoned captains are sure to find the picture worthy humpback whales or giant striped bass for the catch. The location in Cape Cod is notable as the home of the famous humpback whale, Salt.
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Although the interior is not open for tours, Wood End Lighthouse is an interesting place to see. Requiring a one mile or so walk to the lighthouse, its surroundings are scenic providing memorable views of nature and wildlife.
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Herring Cove Beach is known for its gentle surfs and numerous sand dunes which allow for many outdoor acitivities such as swimming, picnics, dune hiking and more. Occasionally, visitors can also catch glimpses of marine life around them.
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192 votes
Route 6 north toward Provincetown, Provincetown, MA
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A favorite of bicyclists, Cape Cod Provincelands Trail is 5.25 mile loop with available trail extensions providing an additional two miles. Visitors will see marshland, saltwater kettle ponds and shore views. Route maps are available at the entrance.
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First established in 1826, visitors can reach the lighthouse at Long Point by ferry or through a strenuous hike. The beach near the lighthouse offers swimming and beach combing activities.
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A part of the Cape Cod National Seashore on the side which overlooks the Atlantic ocean, Race Point Beach is a vast stretch of golden sand that is famous for the intense rip tides and surfing opportunities.